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The Kremlin’s Interpol Power Play

Vladimir Putin attempts to install a loyal general atop the international police agency.

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Kamran Bokhari

Nov. 20, 2018 10:28 a.m. ET

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to be elected the new head of Interpol this week at the organization’s general assembly in Dubai. Maj. Gen. Alexander Prokopchuk has already coordinated the abuse of Interpol extradition requests, known as “red notices,” to pursue Mr. Putin’s enemies, including prominent American businessmen and environmental activists.

China’s arrest and detention of Meng Hongwei, the previous president who disappeared mysteriously earlier this month, has provided an opening for Mr....